Body of drowned soldier recovered south of Rotary Park

Pvt. 1st Class Michael Ferreira, 23, who was stationed at Fort Benning, drowned while swimming in the Chattahoochee River without a life vest. Heavy rains and a strong current took him several miles downstream from the 13th Street bridge area wher

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Pvt. 1st Class Michael Ferreira, 23, who was stationed at Fort Benning, drowned while swimming in the Chattahoochee River without a life vest. Heavy rains and a strong current took him several miles downstream from the 13th Street bridge area wher

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“This is a tragic loss,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Poole, commander of the 30th Adjutant General Battalion.

In a press release, Poole said, “While Pvt. 1st Class Ferreira was only recently assigned to Fort Benning, we are truly saddened to lose a member our Army family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pvt. 1st Class Ferreira’s family and friends during this exceptionally challenging time.”

Ferreira of Fort Walton Beach was recently assigned to the 30th Adjutant General Battalion at the post. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.